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Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX
Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX
Victoria SheffieldVictoria Sheffield
Mid-century modern double front doors, carved with geometric shapes and accented with green mailbox and custom doormat. Paint is by Farrow and Ball and the mailbox is from Schoolhouse lighting and fixtures.
Mid-Century Modern, Whole House Renovation in Spring Mill Indianapolis
Mid-Century Modern, Whole House Renovation in Spring Mill Indianapolis
WrightWorks, LLCWrightWorks, LLC
The red accent entry door is 42" wide, with tall sidelights to bring in lots of natural light. The slate multi-format floor tile extends to the covered porch, and the tongue and groove cedar siding flows into the entry to become an accent wall--bringing the outside in and the inside out. Photo by Christopher Wright, CR
Somerset Renovation
Somerset Renovation
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Photo of a large midcentury foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a red front door and grey floors.
Dogwood Ct
Dogwood Ct
Valia DesignValia Design
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury foyer in Detroit with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and blue floors.
Lake Paupac Cabin Addition
Lake Paupac Cabin Addition
J.B. Nicholson ArchitectureJ.B. Nicholson Architecture
What was previously a narrow and dark entrance hallway was expanded to include a built-in bench/locker/cubby. The space was also brightened with a sun-tube skylight and additional lighting. Ben Nicholson
Post + Beam Reimagined
Post + Beam Reimagined
Melinda Mandell Interior DesignMelinda Mandell Interior Design
We blended the client's cool and contemporary style with the home's classic midcentury architecture in this post and beam renovation. It was important to define each space within this open concept plan with strong symmetrical furniture and lighting. A special feature in the living room is the solid white oak built-in shelves designed to house our client's art while maximizing the height of the space.
Staging - Scarsdale, NY
Staging - Scarsdale, NY
Staged to Sell or DwellStaged to Sell or Dwell
This is an example of a medium sized retro foyer in New York with white walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
BRIDLEMILE MIDCENTURY
BRIDLEMILE MIDCENTURY
Dyer Studio Inc.Dyer Studio Inc.
Interior Entryway with restored original mahogany wall paneling and front door. Original green slate flagstone floor tile with brick planter box that carries the lines from the exterior planter. Staircase to left with newly wallpapered wall.
Midcentury Mix in Olympia, WA
Midcentury Mix in Olympia, WA
ANNARTHUR HOMESANNARTHUR HOMES
Front Entry | Jared Russell Photography
Design ideas for a midcentury foyer in Seattle with slate flooring.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Cormack Construction ManagementCormack Construction Management
Architect: Richard Holt AIA Photographer: Cheryle St. Onge
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury hallway in Portland Maine with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Village Haven
Village Haven
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
Photography by Susan Teare
Photo of a large midcentury hallway in Burlington with green walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
A Retro Lakehouse Remodel
A Retro Lakehouse Remodel
MB Builders and DevelopmentMB Builders and Development
A fun eclectic remodel for our clients on the lake.
Photo of a midcentury foyer in Seattle with slate flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and a wood ceiling.
Mid Century in Buckhead
Mid Century in Buckhead
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Mid century modern entryway is the perfect mix of elegance and comfort. The large custom windows allow for more natural light to flow through this open living area. Anyone entering will feel welcomed without the insufficient clutter in a lot of homes.
Respectful Remodel of a Paul Kirk Classic
Respectful Remodel of a Paul Kirk Classic
CTA Design Builders, Inc.CTA Design Builders, Inc.
Photo of a midcentury foyer in Seattle with slate flooring and grey floors.
R 5967
R 5967
d KISER design.construct, inc.d KISER design.construct, inc.
Mid-Century house remodel. Design by aToM. Construction and installation of mahogany structure and custom cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photograph by Colin Conces Photography
Mid-Century Modern Jasmine Revitalized
Mid-Century Modern Jasmine Revitalized
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Medium sized retro foyer in Grand Rapids with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Mid-Century Modern on a Budget
Mid-Century Modern on a Budget
Rich Mathers Construction, Inc.Rich Mathers Construction, Inc.
Carole Whitacre Photography
Medium sized retro foyer in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Midcentury Modern 2
Midcentury Modern 2
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Midcentury Inside-Out Entry Wall brings outside inside - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Interior Architecture: HAUS with Design Studio Vriesman, General Contractor: Wrightworks, Landscape Architecture: A2 Design, Photography: HAUS
VISTA LAS PALMAS
VISTA LAS PALMAS
UserUser
Entry, Lance Gerber Studiios
Photo of a small retro front door in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Mid-Century Split Level in Des Moines, IA
Mid-Century Split Level in Des Moines, IA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Small midcentury foyer in Other with blue walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, green floors and wainscoting.

Midcentury Entrance with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your midcentury home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your midcentury foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What midcentury front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my midcentury doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my midcentury front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my midcentury entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my midcentury foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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